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CONTAMINANT

Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)

STATES DETECTED

46

serves

95 million

utilities detected

3,427

states detected

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0

utilities detected

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Overview

Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFOS and other perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1,000 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1,000 ppt for perfluorobutanoic acid was defined by EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFHxA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

National Standard Exists

Health Concerns:

  • Harm to fetal growth and child development

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Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) around the Country

UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION
State Utilities People Served
Texas63719,260,956
California19617,497,704
Florida977,058,933
North Carolina2376,369,879
New York5205,558,930
Ohio914,156,798
Minnesota3973,708,691
Pennsylvania693,435,322
Arizona222,802,420
Georgia272,703,112
Virginia352,180,172
New Jersey571,868,549
Missouri821,706,412
Louisiana721,668,222
Illinois1601,600,093
Alabama631,338,893
Indiana261,300,577
Washington651,078,516
Tennessee29987,893
Colorado30987,867
Kansas15701,835
Iowa50696,276
Connecticut15587,681
Delaware10579,501
Michigan38559,392
Massachusetts28554,656
Rhode Island53550,311
Kentucky31527,243
Utah36496,813
Oklahoma58490,892
Wisconsin33463,310
Nevada2459,000
South Carolina23380,305
New Hampshire32354,979
Maryland11134,723
Maine2898,323
West Virginia1087,717
North Dakota1374,350
South Dakota1053,374
New Mexico247,532
Wyoming517,473
Arkansas416,825
Nebraska49,718
Montana18,850
Vermont18,300
Idaho2425

Utilities with the highest amounts of perfluorobutanoic acid, 2018-2024

ALL UTILITIES
LARGE UTILITIES
Utility Location Tests Average level People served
OakdaleOakdale, MN173 of 1921,067.3 ppt28,303
Saint Paul ParkSt. Paul Park, MN91 of 114788.2 ppt5,427
Cottage GroveCottage Grove, MN382 of 411672.5 ppt39,712
Eagle's Watch DevelopmentHastings, MN4 of 4640.0 ppt140
NewportNewport, MN18 of 18313.9 ppt4,000
WoodburyWoodbury, MN303 of 320264.8 ppt82,643
HastingsHastings, MN69 of 72253.6 ppt23,222
Prescott WaterworksPrescott, WI5 of 5241.2 ppt4,258
Bay Lake Reserve DevelopmentOakdale, MN5 of 6198.3 ppt80
Terrace Heights Mobile Home Park LlcLittle Canada, MN11 of 12193.3 ppt266
Iowa-American Water Co-Clinton DistrictDavenport, IA2 of 8161.8 ppt24,769
IL American-Lincoln*Peoria, IL2 of 3127.4 ppt15,200
Lincoln Correctional CenterLincoln, IL2 of 3127.4 ppt1,036
Cimarron ParkLake Elmo, MN14 of 14125.7 ppt2,400
Canton PWSCanton, MO2 of 2125.0 ppt2,377
StillwaterStillwater, MN38 of 40101.8 ppt19,389
Oak Park HeightsOak Park Heights, MN12 of 1398.9 ppt4,849
South Saint PaulSouth St. Paul, MN16 of 1698.8 ppt20,400
Lake ElmoLake Elmo, MN15 of 1595.3 ppt8,889
Kammerer Mobile Home ParkMuscatine, IA4 of 794.3 ppt100
BayportBayport, MN7 of 888.1 ppt2,700
Galesburg*Galesburg, IL2 of 269.5 ppt31,745
KnoxvilleKnoxville, IL2 of 269.5 ppt3,120
HendersonHenderson, IL2 of 269.5 ppt375
Windwood Water System Inc.Galesburg, IL2 of 269.5 ppt185
Little YorkLittle York, IL2 of 269.5 ppt304
East GalesburgEast Galesburg, IL2 of 269.5 ppt860
Camanche Water SupplyCamanche, IA3 of 1465.0 ppt4,570
Inver Grove Heights*Inver Grove Heights, MN3 of 456.8 ppt34,189
Pine Terrace Water AssociationCoupeville, WA1 of 150.6 ppt181
Municipal Services CommissionNew Castle, DE1 of 349.1 ppt5,364
AbingdonOneida, IL1 of 146.0 ppt3,460
Lagrange PWSLa Grange, MO3 of 341.7 ppt1,102
BirchwoodBirchwood, MN2 of 339.7 ppt864
White Bear Lake*White Bear Lake, MN2 of 339.7 ppt25,634
Minnesota Veterans HomeHastings, MN7 of 736.9 ppt180
White Bear TownshipWhite Bear Lake, MN10 of 1136.8 ppt10,807
Sleepy Hollow Mobile Park, NY3 of 335.0 ppt400
Blue Waters Leisure ParkExcelsior, MN7 of 834.8 ppt150
North Saint PaulNorth St. Paul, MN21 of 2134.4 ppt13,134
City of TrinidadTrinidad, TX2 of 433.1 ppt1,482
Friendly Acres Mobile Home ParkSacramento, CA2 of 233.0 ppt75
HamptonHampton, MN2 of 332.3 ppt691
Apple ValleyApple Valley, MN115 of 11931.8 ppt50,300
Aurora Water SystemAurora, NC1 of 130.6 ppt805
RosemountRosemount, MN20 of 2029.7 ppt22,445
Veolia Delaware Operations*Wilmington, DE8 of 829.5 ppt100,495
Saint Anthony VillageMinneapolis, MN2 of 228.0 ppt9,257
City of BrenhamBrenham, TX2 of 427.8 ppt19,048
North East Central Public Water District*Edwardsville, IL1 of 127.0 ppt4,895

* This water utility supplies finished drinking water to at least one other water utility. The purchasing utility is not required to test for or report Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA), but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.

UtilityLocationTestsAverage levelPeople served
OakdaleOakdale, MN173 of 1921,067.3 ppt28,303
Cottage GroveCottage Grove, MN382 of 411672.5 ppt39,712
WoodburyWoodbury, MN303 of 320264.8 ppt82,643
HastingsHastings, MN69 of 72253.6 ppt23,222
Iowa-American Water Co-Clinton DistrictDavenport, IA2 of 8161.8 ppt24,769
IL American-Lincoln*Peoria, IL2 of 3127.4 ppt15,200
StillwaterStillwater, MN38 of 40101.8 ppt19,389
South Saint PaulSouth St. Paul, MN16 of 1698.8 ppt20,400
Galesburg*Galesburg, IL2 of 269.5 ppt31,745
Inver Grove Heights*Inver Grove Heights, MN3 of 456.8 ppt34,189
White Bear Lake*White Bear Lake, MN2 of 339.7 ppt25,634
White Bear TownshipWhite Bear Lake, MN10 of 1136.8 ppt10,807
North Saint PaulNorth St. Paul, MN21 of 2134.4 ppt13,134
Apple ValleyApple Valley, MN115 of 11931.8 ppt50,300
RosemountRosemount, MN20 of 2029.7 ppt22,445
Veolia Delaware Operations*Wilmington, DE8 of 829.5 ppt100,495
City of BrenhamBrenham, TX2 of 427.8 ppt19,048
Vadnais HeightsVadnais Heights, MN3 of 324.8 ppt13,270
New BrightonNew Brighton, MN2 of 223.7 ppt22,902
Harnett County Department of Public Utilities*Lillington, NC1 of 120.4 ppt109,415
Phoenixville Water Dept*Phoenixville, PA2 of 320.4 ppt16,599
Brooklyn ParkBrooklyn Park, MN36 of 3819.9 ppt89,995
Town of Smithfield*Selma, NC1 of 119.0 ppt12,900
RobbinsdaleRobbinsdale, MN13 of 1518.9 ppt14,300
RichfieldRichfield, MN7 of 918.3 ppt37,154
Muscatine Power & Water*Muscatine, IA16 of 3018.3 ppt23,797
Flowers Plantation*Denver, NC1 of 117.9 ppt10,704
ClaytonClayton, NC1 of 117.9 ppt25,444
Johnston County - West*Smithfield, NC1 of 117.9 ppt70,549
Moline*Moline, IL2 of 217.5 ppt44,500
Brooklyn CenterBrooklyn Center, MN40 of 4017.4 ppt33,782
Pelham Water Works*Pelham, AL4 of 416.9 ppt38,703
Shelby County Water System*Columbiana, AL4 of 416.9 ppt35,982
FarmingtonFarmington, MN11 of 1216.1 ppt23,534
City of Abilene*Abilene, TX11 of 1215.7 ppt125,182
Gadsden Water Works and Sewer Board*Gadsden, AL4 of 415.3 ppt44,637
Yorba Linda Water DistrictPlacentia, CA22 of 3015.2 ppt84,054
ShakopeeShakopee, MN71 of 7415.1 ppt40,610
East Moline*East Moline, IL4 of 415.1 ppt20,645
Burnsville*Burnsville, MN17 of 2114.3 ppt61,747
Widefield WSD*Colorado Springs, CO13 of 2414.1 ppt22,414
Rock IslandRock Island, IL4 of 414.0 ppt39,018
City of Palestine*Palestine, TX2 of 214.0 ppt31,272
Maple Grove*Maple Grove, MN35 of 3714.0 ppt75,000
IL American - Alton*Alton, IL4 of 414.0 ppt46,127
EaganEagan, MN5 of 613.7 ppt68,223
Chatham Co-North*Pittsboro, NC1 of 113.6 ppt22,948
CaseyvilleCaseyville, IL4 of 413.6 ppt17,000
IL American - East St. Louis*Belleville, IL4 of 413.6 ppt139,879
Columbia*Columbia, IL4 of 413.6 ppt11,638

* This water utility supplies finished drinking water to at least one other water utility. The purchasing utility is not required to test for or report Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA), but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.

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